<$10 EWB when on sale
<$20 BT
<$30 EC12
<$40 4R SmB
<$50 Bookers
What would your selections be Charles?
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<$10 EWB when on sale
<$20 BT
<$30 EC12
<$40 4R SmB
<$50 Bookers
What would your selections be Charles?
Do most of my bourbon buying in the NYC suburbs of New Jersey, but also do an occasional purchase from some Manhattan stores like Astor.
Under $10: Don't really go there.
Under $20: WSR, with Ritt BIB or Old Ezra 7yr/101 honorable mention. Since this is a "where you are" thread, I can't include the VOB BIB and AAA 10 Yr that I picked up from TPS.
Under $30: I feel spoiled to be able to put FR1B in this price category, but since it is, that is my choice. This range seems to be my sweet spot though, as I could easily put OGD 114, ETL, OWA and W12 as my choice and be perfectly content.
Under $40: No clear choice, so most of my under $30 choices would likely qualify here as well.
Under $50: Blanton's, and when I am able to find it, Lot B. I have a Noah's Mill at $43 that I haven't cracked open yet, which might enter into the mix.
I already did this thread before...what's the best under X...just sayin'.
Here in LA:
<$10 - I don't really drink bourbon that's this cheap....sorry? I prefer to get weird, cheap dusties around town for $15 or so when it comes to botttom shelf.
<$20 - Rye: Bulleitt Rye at Trader Joe's, $19.99. Bourbon: BT, $19.99 at K&L. Best buy in LA.
<$30 - Rye: Rittenhouse, $24, Bourbon: Still BT for me, surprisingly.
<$40 - Rye: Willett SB, $36-38, Bourbon: 4R SB - $39.99, but typically prefer K&L releases that cost more cuz I'm lucky enough to have K&L. :)
<$50 - Rye: High West Rendezvous ALL day at $48, Bourbon: Tie between Blanton's & RHF, $45-50/each.
Did I actually make a decision in your thread? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by humchan2k
signed: Mr wishywashy
Cincinnati/ NKy
<$10 Heaven Hill 6yo BiB
<$20 VOB BiB ($13) or OWA on sale ~$19
<$30 OWA ($22)
<$40 4R standard SB ($32) / ORVW 107 ($35)
<$50 4R OESK SB ($49.99)
Prices are a little steep here in NYC:
<$20 Four Roses Yellow label @ $19.99
<$30 Old Weller Antique @ $25.99
<$40 Elmer T. Lee @ $32.99
Rookie of the year Larceny @ $32.99
Bargain Rye: Rittenhouse BIB @ $22.99
Bang for the Buck: Mellow Corn @ $13.99
Quote:
Originally Posted by smokinjoe
feel better now?
From Atlanta, GA, my list would be:
$10 or less: Evan Williams Black ($9.99)
$20 or less: Wild Turkey 101 ($19.99) (but only because I don't have a bottle of Fighting Cock @ $16.49 to compare against; only tasted it once but was impressed!)
$30 or less: Tie between Elmer T Lee ($26.99) and Knob Creek ($27.99)
$40 or less: Four Roses Single Barrel ($34.99)
$50 or less: Bookers ($46.99)
Great thread. I really think that geography is the most interesting component here. So often we talk about values and corresponding drinking habits without taking varying prices into account.
In Columbia, Missouri (100,000+ inhabitants college town)
Best Bourbon...
Under $10: EWB at $9.99, $18.99 for a handle
Under $20: WSR at $16.99
Under $30: EC 12 at $25.99 (this is hard; so many bourbons I would expect at $20 come in at considerably over $20)
Under $40: FR1B at $39.99
Under $50: Booker's at $49.99 (sometimes), although really I want to say FR1B again here
Slight revision (refinement?) of the premise: Best VALUE IN BOURBON in Columbia, Missouri...
Under $10: still EWB
Under $20: EW BIB at $11.99 OR FRY at $12.99
Under $30: OGD 114 at $22.99
Under $40: still FR1B
Under $50: ?